When you work at SDN Hurstville you work with a team of educators who embrace and encompass diverse cultures.

Are you a Certificate III qualified educator looking to work in for an organisation that supports you to do what you love to do most– support children and their families? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

You put children first. As a not-for-profit organisation, so do we.

As an educator you’ll work as part of a small team of early childhood professionals to deliver SDN’s innovative, high quality and inclusive program for children, while building strong, meaningful relationships with children and families, and delivering the support of the SDN village to their lives.

About you

You will be a certificate -qualified educator with a special interest in diversity and inclusion, a passion for inclusive early childhood practice and a willingness to grow and learn.

About the team

The team at SDN Hurstville support every child to have equal opportunity to reach their potential and succeed in an environment that is inclusive. A key part of the team’s approach is establishing connections with other professionals to build a team around children and families and partner with families to care for and educate our children, supporting them to achieve their goals.

About the role

This is a full-time, contract role until February 2026.

Your role will involve collaborating with children about their interests and supporting them by creating a stimulating environment. As well as supporting the physical needs of children, you will assist in the observation and evaluation of the children’s development, creating an environment which ensures trust and security and provides flexible routines and smooth transitions.

You will need

• Experience in a similar role
• A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Demonstrated understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework
• Demonstrated understanding of the National Quality Standards
• Working with Children Check and current Senior First Aid qualification
• Sound understanding of the development of children, their health, hygiene and nutritional needs

Your benefits

• Above award pay and conditions
• Discounted childcare fees & priority placement for your children
• Professional training and development to support you to continue to learn and grow
• Paid lunch breaks
• Rostered day off per month (full-time staff)
• Generous leave entitlements
• Employee Assistance Program

What it’s like to work with our village
At SDN, everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

We’re here for you, helping to grow a career you can be proud of, with ongoing networking, training, and promotion opportunities.

Full Job Description Link

To view the position description, please follow the link below or copy and paste into web browser: https://www.sdn.org.au/media/wbcbnkz5/educator-cert-iii-jan-2024.pdf

To Apply

If you believe that by working together, we can make the world a better and more equitable place, then we’d love to hear from you.

SDN Children’s Services is committed to being a child-safe organisation, prioritising the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. As part of our commitment, successful applicants will undergo thorough screening processes during the recruitment phase. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks including Working with Children Check (NSW) and National Police Check.